River Parks Partnership plans redo of Memphis Park
Michael Gaines and Jessica Maina, who are visiting Memphis from South Carolina, joke with each other while taking a break from exploring Downtown at Memphis Park Friday, July 5, 2019. The Memphis River Parks Partnership wants to remake the park into a casual gathering place. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis River Parks Partnership wants to make Memphis Park into a community gathering place Downtown with shaded dining area and easy access to other amenities.
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George Abbott River Parks PartnershipJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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